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Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 June 1864
(5 inches)
~ See original
p.1, col.2
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1531 - L. June 24: 1/2 - Wan R. Humphrey, our "able-bodied" delegate to the
Chicago convention, made a bold dash at history whilst he was floundering
in the midst of a speech illustrative of his faith. -
Wan R. Humphrey has done so much tumbling in politics within a few
years "it is not surprising he should get somewhat muddled when dealing
with the past.
"With a magnificent stretch of fancy...he took in the long line of
English history from the time of Norman the Conqueror down to Queen
Wictoria, and declared that the despotism of Old Abe had never been excelled.
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Political Parties / Democratic
Index terms:
Chicago, Ill.; Hump'hrey, Judge Wan R.; Lincoln, Abraham; Victoria, Queen